As our office name suggests, we are a collaboration of people and efforts that support community engagement on and off campus. We see our intern team as a cooperative or "co-op" of students who work toward a common purpose or benefit through a jointly-owned and democratically managed enterprise. In the business world, a cooperative is a way for people to meet their own needs through a company that is owned and operated by the people who use its products and services. The CCE's student intern team is the structure through which students can guide, direct, and take joint ownership of the work of the CCE. Our goal is to equitably share voice, power, decision-making, and meaning-making of our office with students.

The Intern Team

Student Director of the Bonner Fellowship

Grace Nguyen
Email: g_nguyen@ColoradoCollege.edu

Major: Neuroscience

Bio: Hi! My name is Grace Nguyen, and I’m the Student Director of the Bonner Fellowship out of the CCE! I’m currently a senior, majoring in neuroscience and on the pre-med track. I’m born and raised in Denver, Colorado, and love my home state! I love to hike, paddle board, camp, and explore Colorado’s coffee shops! I’m passionate about equitable healthcare and women's and children’s health and rights.

Student Director of Student Engagement

Riley Moore

Email: r_moore2023@coloradocollege.edu

Major: Undeclared

Bio: Hey there! My name is Riley, and I am from Raleigh, NC. I’m currently an undeclared sophomore but am planning to major in Environmental Studies! I love cafes, all things nature, and I am an avid connoisseur of sudoku. As the student director of engagement, I’ll be helping with the Community Engaged Scholars Program and the CCE-advised student organizations. I hope to see y’all around, and please don’t hesitate to reach out with any questions!

Student Director of BreakOut

Brendan McCune
Email: b_mccune@coloradocollege.edu

Major: Mathematics

Bio: I’m a senior from Greeley, CO and I am an enjoyer of doo-dads of the trinket variety, but isn't everyone? If you ask me, BreakOut is special because it allows us to get to know both the Colorado Springs and CC communities... simultaneously! Come check it out!

Co-Director of BreakOut

Macy McCauley
Email: m_mccauley@coloradocollege.edu

Bio: I am a senior Education major from Loveland, Colorado. I love painting, getting crafty, swimming, hiking, and hanging out with friends. As co-director of BreakOut, I get to organize community engagement trips in the Colorado Springs and the broader Colorado community. BreakOut is pretty darn cool because it connects CC students to the world around us, which I love. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to reach out to me!

Student Director of Communications

Clara Vega Rodriguez
Email: c_vegarodriguez2025@coloradocollege.edu

Bio: My name is Clara, and I’m a freshman. I grew up in Spain, and later attended boarding school in Tanzania. I plan to major in Political Science and am considering the pre-law track. Outside of academics, I love reading, hiking, and traveling, and I’m always up for trying new things. I’m really excited to be part of the CCE and can’t wait to continue connecting students with the Colorado Springs community. If you ever see me around, come say hi. I’d love to help in any way I can.

Student Director of CC Votes

Ady Bolinger

Email: A_bolinger@coloradocollege.edu

Bio: Hi, I’m Ady! I’m a massive political science nerd from Claremont, California. In my free time you can find me crafting outdoors in a sunny spot, listening to an absurd amount of podcasts, or cooking a new recipe for my loved ones! Through CC Votes’ registration, education, and community engagement efforts, I aim to get students informed and inspired to participate in the electoral process. I hope to bring joy and lightness to the doom and darkness felt in politics today through my work with CC Votes. Please reach out to me personally — or through the CC Votes email — if you’re interested in volunteering, events, or have any questions! ccvotes@coloradocollege.edu